Wars of the Roses

Conn Iggulden

In fifteenth-century England, a weak and troubled crown leaves the kingdom vulnerable to faction, ambition, and rebellion. As King Henry VI struggles to rule and rival nobles circle the throne, the young Margaret of Anjou is drawn into a perilous political marriage that will shape the fate of the nation. Against a backdrop of war, shifting loyalties, and social unrest, the story brings the opening stages of the Wars of the Roses vividly to life. Combining meticulous historical detail with fast-paced storytelling and richly drawn characters, this sweeping novel explores power, duty, betrayal, and the cost of political ambition.